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Palatine Township Trustee

Monday, February 11, 2013

Palatine Township Trustees: Meet Your Candidates

Eleven candidates are running for four open seats on the Palatine Township board in the special primary election to be held on February 26.

Get to know the candidates you will choose from for Palatine Township trustee in the upcoming special primary election.  John Mathias: Did not return questionnaire.  Palatine Patch also has information on candidates for Palatine Township supervisor, clerk and highway commissioner in addition to the trustee candidates above. The primary election will be held on February 26, and early voting will be available for registered voters from February 11-23.   For more information, visit the Cook County Clerk website. 

Palatine Political Watch

9:41 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013

We left this same response on many of the candidates pages. Robert Bergman, you used to be a Highway Commissioner and Head of The Palatine Republican Party? What a hypocrite posting, because you are the same guy who as the leader of the Republican party, appointed himself as State Representative, cheating people of a vote and now collecting a pension. Aren't you the same Bergman who tried to kill…   more ›

Monday, February 4, 2013

Palatine Township Republican Primary: Crowded Field of Candidates

In the upcoming special primary election to be held on February 26, 2013, 17 of the 18 candidates are running in contested races.

There is a full field of candidates for the upcoming Palatine Township board special primary election; 18 candidates are running for eight open seats. The primary election will be held on Tuesday, February 26, and early voting will be available to registered voters now until Saturday, February 23.   For more information on early voting, click here.  For a list of polling locations on the day of the primary, click here.  Two candidates each are running for supervisor, clerk and highway commissioner, while 11 individuals are vying for four open trustee spots. The only uncontested race is that of Palatine Township Assessor.  The candidates are: Palatine Township Supervisor Palatine Township Clerk Palatine Township Assessor Palatine Township …

Friday, February 1, 2013

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Julie Ann Johnson

Julie Ann Johnson is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Julie Ann Johnson, who is running alongside ten other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office. Julie Ann Johnson Candidate for Palatine Township Trustee Professional Background: Educational Support Professional Volunteer for The Red Cross, Chicago Care Pregnancy Center, Salvation Army 2) How long have you been a Palatine Township resident? 19 years 3) What are the reasons you chose to run for office? (for the upcoming election) I…

Palatine Political Watch

9:46 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013

Robert Bergman, you used to be a Highway Commissioner and Head of The Palatine Republican Party? What a hypocrite posting, because you are the same guy who as the leader of the Republican party, appointed himself as State Representative, cheating people of a vote and now collecting a pension. Aren't you the same Bergman who tried to kill himself in the Deer Park Woods??http://www.questia.com/…   more ›

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Jason Hillenbrand

Jason Hillenbrand is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Jason Hillenbrand, who is running alongside ten other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office. Jason Hillenbrand, candidate for Palatine Township Trustee  Field Rep. for Underwriters Laboratories Volunteer at Timothy’s Ministries Election Judge 2) How long have you been a Palatine Township resident? 27 years 3) What are the reasons you chose to run for office? (for the upcoming election) The township provides some valuable …

PITA

8:20 am on Monday, February 11, 2013

Please comment on the Road and Bridge over-levy that I have poised to the Trustee candidates.   more ›

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Kevin O'Connell

Kevin O'Connell is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

 Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Kevin O'Connell, who is running alongside ten other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office. Kevin O'Connell Candidate for Palatine Township Trustee Professional Background: Business Consultant, Teacher, Former Palatine Township Clerk Former Corporal, Illinois Army National Guard. Volunteer, Timothy Ministry Luncheon for the Homeless and People in Need. 2) How long have you been a Palatine Township resident? 18 years 3) What are…

PITA

8:04 am on Monday, February 25, 2013

Kev, you are so wrong on several points here, and there is a long, definitive answer to them, you have previously brought them up years ago - but that pettifoggs the issues of this campaign. I am not a candidate YOU are.   more ›

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Bill Huley

Bill Huley is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Bill Huley, who is running alongside ten other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office.  Bill Huley, Palatine Twp. board Occupation: Retired United Airlines middle management executive in headquarters Flight Operations. Self-employed Aviation Air Safety Investigation consultant. Military Veteran, U.S. Air Force, Korean War, 1951-1955. Education/Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, University of Illinois, …

Palatine Political Watch

9:22 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013

Robert Bergman, you used to be a Highway Commissioner and Head of The Palatine Republican Party? What a hypocrite posting, because you are the same guy who as the leader of the Republican party, appointed himself as State Representative, cheating people of a vote and now collecting a pension. Aren't you the same Bergman who tried to kill himself in the Deer Park Woods??http://www.questia.com/…   more ›

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Bill Pohlman

Bill Pohlman is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Bill Pohlman, who is running against 10 other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office. Bill Pohlman, Palatine Township Trustee I moved to Palatine about 35 years ago and have never wanted to live anywhere else since I moved here.  Once I moved here, I became involved in the community.  I joined the Jaycees not long after I moved to town and became involved with many other community groups over the years. My experiences with these…

Palatine Political Watch

9:49 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013

P.S. Again, Sharon Johnson mis-states the facts and has to answer for the candidates. Take a look at her profile.   more ›

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Kevin McGrane

Kevin McGrane is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Kevin McGrane, who is running alongside ten other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office. Kevin McGrane, running for Palatine Township Trustee 7 year employee with CDW in sales Community Affiliations: Experience: I have spent the last 7 years helping Fortune 500 companies increase effeciency and save money through the use of technology, and I intend to bring that expertise to township government. The days of saying "this is how …

Palatine Political Watch

9:48 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013

P.S. Why couldn't Kevin answer this question?   more ›

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Vince Farina

Vince Farina is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Vince Farina, who is running alongside ten other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office. My name is Vince Farina, I am a Palatine Township Trustee seeking re-election. I have served my community for over twenty years including:Palatine Township Human Relations CommitteChairman-Palatine Township Intergovernmental and Transportation CommitteeVolunteer for various Palatine Township activities such as Angel Tree8 Years Rolling …

Palatine Political Watch

9:30 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013

Robert Bergman, you used to be a Highway Commissioner and Head of The Palatine Republican Party? What a hypocrite posting, because you are the same guy who as the leader of the Republican party, appointed himself as State Representative, cheating people of a vote and now collecting a pension. Aren't you the same Bergman who tried to kill himself in the Deer Park Woods??http://www.questia.com/…   more ›

Palatine Township Trustee Candidate: Art Goes

Art Goes is one of 11 candidates running for four open trustee seats on the Palatine Township board. A special primary election will be held on February 26.

Palatine Patch will be helping you get to know the candidates for the upcoming special primary for Palatine Township. Meet Palatine Township Trustee candidate Art Goes, who is running alongside ten other candidates in the February 26 special primary election.  1) Name, office being sought, professional background, community affiliations, experiences that you feel qualify you to run for this office. Art Goes, Palatine Township Trustee: Retired. Corporate/management experience with a major airline, 15 years. Owned and operated a Palatine-based software company for 25 years. Township government, with twenty-something employees, has issues similar to small business. Community: Volunteer-American Cancer Society Volunteer-Treasurer, homeowners …

bigfoot14

12:01 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013

The township form of government was formed in the days when horses or walking were the only form of transportation. The township was supposed to be a local point of contact so the voter didn't have to travel to the county seat or Springfield ...that being said, in today's world, why does this form of government still exist? what do they do that couldn't be folded into either the local village or …   more ›

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